general problems of the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu

The car starts to violently shake and the the engine service light starts to flash. The abs light stays on and the car runes terribly. The system says a spark plug coil has burned out. Locate the ba coil and replace it, car runs great until another coil burns out and the process starts over again. During each occurance the steering is affected by pulling hard to one side or the other when the brake is applied.

The contact's girlfriend owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving behind the vehicle notice the brake light were illuminated when not applied. Additionally, while depressing the brake pedal the brake light failed to illuminate, the esc, and traction control warning indicator lights were illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified however no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000. The contact stated the failure was similar to NHTSA campaign number 14v252000 (electrical system, exterior lighting, vehicle speed control, electronic stability control).

Third break light intermittently working. The other two break lights have no issue. I had the third break light replaced and am still experiencing the same issue. This seems to be a common issue with this car as there are numerous complaints of othe consumers experiencing this same issue.

I will be driving down the road and my esc light comes on and it causes my brakes to engage by there selves it has happened several times now.

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 mph, the reduce engine power warning light illuminated and the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was taken to dunn Chevrolet Buick located at 3000 dustin rd, oregon, OH 43616, (419) 442-7814, to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the vehicle required a tune up. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v2520000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system, exterior lighting, vehicle speed control, electronic stability control) however, the dealer declined to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was not contacted or notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 166000. Ah.

My drive shaft line broke by my the gear shift.

Esc lights, and traction stability control lights come on and off often, regardless of current weather conditions. I noticed it happens more when the weather is cooler. Started around 29k miles on my car. When the warning lights come on, my break lights stay on. Computer doesn't kick back any codes unless the warning lights that are on.

Traction control light comes on, esc turns off, vehicle sputters when these lights illuminate and engine light blinks while driving down the road, similiar recall for older model was found NHTSA recall 14v252 but my year of vehicle is not included, can this be the same issue.

Tl the contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated the vehicle failed to start without warning. The contact stated that the doors failed to lock. Additionally, while the brake pedal was depressed, there was an abnormal grinding sound detected. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who referred the contact to the local dealer for assistance. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was contacted however, no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 50,000.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the brake system was defective and engaged independently while driving various speeds. The contact was able to engage the brake pedal and regain normal brake function. The low traction control and service electronic speed control lights illuminated after the failure occurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that two washers located at the rear brake booster pedal needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 25,287.

Check engine light comes on. Engine power reduced 99 %. Sometimes engine dies while driving 40-55 mph. Engine code p2135 is displayed on my code reader. The problem goes away after cycling the ignition switch several times. Car is un-reliable. This problem can cause you to crash the car. I was driving on the highway and city street when this happened.

I was driving my chevy Malibu and started to fell my car start to shake violently and then my service esc was populating on the dash and traction control had been lost in the car. I was having difficulty breaking as if the abs break system was not working in the car. I got the car to the side of the road and ended up hitting a guard rail. I then found out that it was multiple recalls issued on my vehicle and I called the Chevrolet customer support to discuss the current recall which appeared to be the issue. I was instructed that I could drop my car off at best Chevrolet service center and they were aware of the recall and would assist me. I dropped my car off, explained the situation. They called me to let me know the recall wasn't the issue even thought everything I experienced was listed in the recall.

On Sunday March 8th, 2015 I turned my car about 7 pm in the evening to realize that the engine light was on, service esc was populating on the dash and traction control had been lost in the car. I was having difficulty breaking as if the abs break system was not working in the car. I drove it immediately home from work and parked it at my home address. On Monday morning at 7:30 am I called the Chevrolet customer support to discuss the current recall which appeared to be the issue. I was instructed that I could drop my car off at best Chevrolet and they were aware of the recall and would assist me. I dropped my car off, explained the situation, I also asked them to quote a price on a leak and left. They called me to let me know the recall wasn't the issue even thought everything I experienced was listed in the recall. They held my car for two extra days after the car was no longer displaying the check engine light and no one informed me.

Dropped the car off at 12:00 noon on 07/23/15 for safety recalls (13036) and (14152) mickey said the car was ready my son and I picked it up, he drove home, loaded up, and made it to waco, TX. My son called me and said he could not put it in park or get the key out. I borrowed my neighbors trailer drove to waco it was dark so I just loaded up the car strapped it down and drove home mickey had called and said that the technician thought at first he started to say misplaced but then changed it to, left a clip out and to bring the car back but not to worry it would be safe to drive when I opened the hood in the morning to my surprise I found the clip tool that the technician left on top of the trans-axle wedged tightly between the shift cam and transaxle assembly I can tolerate ineptness but I can't tolerate being lied to if the clip was a problem that is the part that affects the recall in the first place, unsafe! if mickey was covering up for the technician's mistake of leaving the tool he used under the hood, at my son's expense that won¿t be tolerated I will take the car to capital Chevrolet Tuesday morning to check for any damage. Also the under panel was not secured correctly and a nut left out. I won't be answering the phone please make all correspondence by e-mail. On 07/28/15 at 9:00 I took the car over to capitol Chevrolet 6200 ih 35 austin, TX 78745 to inspect and check for damage after the tool left in the engine compartment was removed from the transaxle assembly the technician terry hamilton said there was no apparent damage but that the cable should of been connected by a clip not a worm gear clamp due to the chance of over tighten that could damage the cable assembly if the clip was truly forgotten did the gear clamp install itself? I sent an e-mail to chance covert (general manager) informing him of my experience.

2008 Chevrolet Malibu power steering just went out. The consumer also experienced problems with the shifter and the brakes.

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at 20 mph, the brake pedal was depressed but failed to function. As a result, the contact crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The air bags deployed. The contact sustained minor cuts and bruises to the hands that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system , electronic stability control , exterior lighting , service brakes, hydraulic , vehicle speed control) and 14v224000 (power train). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000. Oo.

2008 Chevrolet Malibu. Consumer writes in regards to gm recall #13036 and repair reimbursement. * ld.

2008 Chevrolet Malibu. Consumer states he received 2 recall notices and has been experiencing problems with his vehicle that are outlined in the recall notice.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact received recall notifications for NHTSA campaign number: 12v460000 (power train), NHTSA campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control), and NHTSA campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The parts needed to repair the vehicle were unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact received recall notices for NHTSA campaign numbers: 12v460000 (power train), 14v153000 (steering), and 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control). The parts needed for the repairs were unavailable and the dealer could not provide an estimated date of arrival. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl - the contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated he was trying to park his vehicle and the car wouldn't register. The vehicle started rolling while in park. The vehicle also wouldn't start because it wasn't in the park gear. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or mechanic. The contact called the dealer, and the dealer told the contact that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 12v460000. The manufacturer was not made aware. The failure and current mileage was 70,000. Bt.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 mph, the brake pedal abnormally traveled to the floorboard and failed to stop the vehicle causing a crash to occur. A police report was filed where there was an injury reported. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 88,000.

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that when the ignition key was turned to the start position, the vehicle failed to start intermittently. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The contact also stated that while driving at various speeds, when the brake pedal was depressed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the front of the vehicle as the brake pedal vibrated and hesitated to respond without warning. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, while driving at various speeds, the vehicle jerked forward independently without warning. The contact mentioned that the failure recurred several times intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but the failure was unable to be determined. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 159,734. The VIN was unavailable. Ss.

I was t boned by another vehicle going the wrong way on a one way. I then was sent up a curb 35 mph hitting a tree head on dragging the car down the tree then went up a small hill almost ending up in someones porch. I passed out at some point. Not one airbag went off in my vehicle. I contacted gm and they requested pictures first. I sent pictures of the Malibu and was told they didn't feel the airbags should of deployed. I would have to find the vehicle for them to check the module. I found the vehicle and gm says the module was now put in another vehicle and I now have to find that vehicle. This next person might not live through a accident. Why wouldn't they find this. Vehicle and check the module? my car was totalled. I worry about the person now driving with this module in their car! isn't this the problem gm has now?.

Both hoses busted. They were replaced gm parts. Same thing happened 10/28/14. Backing out from parking about 2 mph and heard a noise and the brake pedal went to the floor. Both hoses busted again, same car.

While pressing the brake to slow to turn to the right the esc servicing comes across the dash. I call the service department the next day (cause the incident happened after hours) they tech says next time the light comes on bring it in without turning the car off. For the next several times it happens of course was after hours. I took it in for a oil change, and when leaving the light came on again. I automatically turned around and went back. Upon diagnostic testing it shows nothing is wrong and the tech says my car doesn't have anything that would set off this code. Can anyone tell me what esc stands for on this model car?????.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated the driver was traveling at various speeds when the vehicle would shake. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they were unable to diagnose the failure. The failure continued; therefore, the vehicle was taken to another authorized dealer where the contact was told the brakes were partially engaging and causing the vehicle to shake. The contact was also told the brakes were overheated while they were partially engaged. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure only occurred when the steering wheel was adjusted to tilt downwards at the lowest setting. The failure and current mileages were 37,000. The VIN was unavailable.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at low speeds and trying to slow down, he noticed that the brakes would lock up. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic who was unable to diagnose the failure and advised him to take it to a certified dealer. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who advised the contact that the rotors needed to be turned and that they would test drive the vehicle to see if they could reenact the failure. After driving for a while they were able to duplicate the failure and advised the contact to call the manufacturer to work something out. The vehicle was repaired at the contact's expense. The failure mileage was approximately 31,000. The VIN was unavailable.

2008 Chevrolet Malibu steering free wheels at times jerks side to side at times at any speed. Brakes fade at times rumble . This week I contacted general motors waiting to hear what I should do. Did search on internet and I seen hundreds of people that have same problem . And they say dealer cannot repair . Has anyone investigated Malibu steering problems it scares me when it stops working . All at once the steering jerks side to side . Hard to turn at low speed . Car has 27000 miles and has had intermittent problems with steering and brakes since I bought it afraid to take it to dealer they say nothing is wrong with it but I say there wrong .

I have a Chevrolet Malibu lt 2008 since may 2008, unfortunately it seems that the brake system is still a headache based on several online reviews. After 15,000 miles, the steering wheel started shaking every time that I pressed the brakes, therefore I took the vehicle to the dealership, robins Chevrolet in humble (great service by the way), and they resurface the front rotors, that was just 2 months ago, and now with 5 k miles more I have the same issue again. Braking distance has increased maybe by 20%, my question is? why gm has not improve the brake system on these vehicles, I google it and found several complains with the braking system for vehicles 2000 and up, year by year.

2008 Chevrolet Malibu 260 miles purchased on 7-21-08 on 7-22-08 received warning light "service traction" and "service sce" pulled to the side and look in manual description of problem. Manual said service as soon possible. Car was running very sluggish and abs brakes were chattering when applied. Car seemed like it would not shift gears. Took to dealer ASAP. Dealer said the problem was from a low charge on the battery. Dealer had car for 2 days. Did not drive car again until 7-28-08. Drove 4-5 miles and "service traction and service sce" warning lights came on. Drove to dealer approx 2 miles. When I got to the dealer, the left front abs brake was smoking was very hot, almost seemed like it would burst into flames. Hubcap had wilted on wheel. Left car a dealer, received call from dealer saying the problem was probably due to steering wheel being adjusted to the lower position, causing the steering assembly to press against the brakes. If this is the case it sound as like a design flaw. Since people always lower the steering column to a lower position. Dealer was ordering parts and would car for 4-5 days. Parts to be ordered was a pad for the steering column (band aid) new hub cap.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving the vehicle at various speeds, the contact heard strange noises when the brake pedal was depressed. He stated that there appeared to be an issue with the electric power steering/steering assembly. The steering wheel was smooth in the beginning and then suddenly jerked to the left and right. The wheel became very loose as if he had no control of the steering. The dealer repaired the failure approximately five times, but could never determine the exact cause of the failures. The failure mileage was 1,500 and current mileage was 13,000.